7450. rasas
Lexicon
rasas: To moisten, to drip, to sprinkle

Original Word: רַָסַס
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: racac
Pronunciation: rah-SAS
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-sas')
Definition: To moisten, to drip, to sprinkle
Meaning: to moisten

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
temper

A primitive root; to comminute; used only as denominative from raciyc, to moisten (with drops) -- temper.

see HEBREW raciyc

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to moisten
NASB Translation
moisten (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. [רָסַס] verb moisten (so Aramaic רְסַס, ; Arabic () sprinkle); —

Qal Infinitive construct שֶׁמֶן לָרֹס אֶתהַֿסֹּלֶת Ezekiel 46:14.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for רַָסַס (rasas) in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, Greek words related to the concept of moistening or sprinkling might include terms like ῥαντίζω (rhantizō • Strong's Greek 4472), which means to sprinkle or cleanse with water, often used in the context of purification rituals.

Usage: The verb רַָסַס (rasas) is used in the context of moistening or sprinkling, often related to the action of making something wet or damp.

Context: The Hebrew verb רַָסַס (rasas) is a primitive root that conveys the action of moistening or sprinkling. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the process of making something wet, often in a ritualistic or agricultural context. The term is not frequently encountered in the biblical text, indicating a specific and limited application. The action of moistening can be associated with various practices, including the preparation of offerings or the nurturing of plants. The concept of moistening in the biblical sense often carries symbolic significance, representing purification, growth, or preparation.

In the context of biblical Hebrew, רַָסַס (rasas) may be used metaphorically to describe the refreshing or renewing effect of water, which is a vital element in the arid landscapes of the ancient Near East. The act of moistening can also be seen as a preparatory step, making something ready for further use or transformation.

Forms and Transliterations
לָרֹ֣ס לרס lā·rōs laRos lārōs
Links
Interlinear GreekInterlinear HebrewStrong's NumbersEnglishman's Greek ConcordanceEnglishman's Hebrew ConcordanceParallel Texts
Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 46:14
HEB: שְׁלִישִׁ֥ית הַהִ֖ין לָרֹ֣ס אֶת־ הַסֹּ֑לֶת
NAS: of oil to moisten the fine flour,
KJV: of oil, to temper with the fine flour;
INT: third of a hin to moisten the fine offering

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7450
1 Occurrence


lā·rōs — 1 Occ.















7449
Top of Page
Top of Page